How to Get Clear Skin

There is no quick and easy way to
get clear skin, but there are a number of things that can be done to help.

Many people forget that acne treatment doesn't begin with
expensive products; it is first necessary to fulfil a few
basics. Here are a some tips which should help clear your
skin of acne.

First of all to achieve clear skin a healthy life style is
essential.

Regular exercise will help rid your skin of acne
and prevent further breakouts. Drinking lots of water,
around 8 cups a day, will greatly improve the condition of
your skin. Also be sure to wash your skin carefully after
exercising, your pores will be open after a workout and
vulnerable to dirt.

You can purchase various cleansing lotions, wipes, toners,
moisturisers, facial scrubs and antibacterial soaps which
will all help to keep your skin clean and acne free. Make
sure that they are suited to your skin type e.g. sensitive
skin or dry skin.

Make sure you wash your face twice a day. Splash cold water
on your face for about ten seconds in the morning then pat
it dry with a clean washcloth. This will help stimulate
blood flow which is good for the skin. Then hold your face
above steaming water to open up your pores. Then you should
wash your face with a cleanser and apply moisturiser. You
can repeat this routine before going to bed. Women should be
sure to take off their make up before sleeping and carefully
wash their face after removing it. You should also sleep
with your hair tied back to avoid getting oils on your face.
It is also important to regularly change your pillow cases.

You can treat pimples using
acne products that
contains salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide. The cream
should help reduce redness and a concealer stick can be used
to cover any remaining inflammation up. Another option is
try mixing backing soda with water and applying it with a
Q-tip to the pimple. This will dry out your zit and reduce
redness but be sure to apply moisturiser afterwards.

Don’t pick at spots or squeeze them, it is best to leave
them alone. If you gently squeeze your zit after washing
then the pus will come out and unclog the pore. After doing
this apply a cream containing benzoyl peroxide which will
prevent the zit returning. In general it is best not to
touch your face, the oils from your hands will clog your
pores and it is likely to spread bacteria which will cause
further acne breatkouts.

Also be careful about what makeup you wear. Some
makeup will
contain oil that is likely to block your facial pores. Try
and choose makeup which is labelled 'oil-free' or
'non-comedogenic', these shouldn't block your pores and will
help prevent blackheads and pimples appearing.

If you feel that you have a real problem with recurring
pimples then it can help to keep a journal of when you get
them. If you note down what you’ve been eating, what you’ve
been applying to your skin and any other factors you feel
may be affecting your acne then you may be able to spot a
pattern and identify anything which is causing problems and
leading to pimples.

It is good to have a routine, exfoliating once a week is
good for normal skin and twice a week if your skin is oily.
This will help keep your skin fresh, remove dead skin cells
which block the pores and reduce blackheads and pimples. It
is also a good idea to use a facemask once a month. You can
exfoliate by mixing a table spoon of sugar with a table
spoon of olive oil and rubbing it on your face.

If you follow these steps there should be a noticeable
improvement in a few weeks. If not then consult a
dermatologist who will be able to prescribe you something
stronger.